The Japan Teachers' Union, which represents 500,000 elementary and lower secondary school teachers, is an important interest group in Japanese politics. It is e

A study of Japan's powerful teachers' unions, including an in-depth look at the schism of the largest union in 1989.

A study of Japan's powerful teachers' unions, including an in-depth look at the schism of the largest union in 1989.

This volume documents the significant changes that have occurred in Japanese schools since the collapse of that nations economic bubble. Before the recession, J

Politics in Japan is undergoing a major transformation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has, since 2012,